₦airaland Forum

uchelouis45:
Really not necessary for that amount. There are critical sectors that would require such funds to drive growth in the state. Unless maybe we don't know

AquaBekee:
Wike pledges N5m monthly FFS for fire trucks maintenance

Port Harcourt, Aug. 12, 2021 (NAN) Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has pledged N5 million monthly to the Federal Fire Service for the maintenance of firefighting trucks in the state.
He made the promise during the commissioning of one modern firefighting truck, Basic Life Support Ambulance (BLS) and one water tanker on Thursday in Port Harcourt.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola had approved the deployment of newly acquired firefighting trucks to Federal Fire Services (FFS) in states to complement efforts of states firemen.
The Governor said that the monthly donation was also to buy consumables to ensure the sustenance and smooth running of the newly commissioned trucks.

“ We will give N5m monthly and it is not to be shared among yourselves.
“It is for use to make sure the vehicles are maintained.
“Our money is not to service other states but to service the people of this state.
“Whatever we give for the service of the vehicles, use it here.
“Once there is a fire outbreak and we hear there are no consumables, we will stop the funding and return the vehicles to where it came from,” he said.

He expressed concerns over the safety of lives and property as he pleaded for the trucks to be judiciously utilised for the interest of residents in the state.
Wike also stated that the state government was ready to equip the state fire service with two utility vehicles but he was unable to comment on the inclusion of the fire service in the state security council.

He however, said that he was concerned about the maintenance of the vehicles by those in charge of ensuring it’s proper utilisation.
“ The problem we have now is that will those who ought to manage this trucks and vehicles carry it out for the benefit of the people.
“ There might be situations of outbreaks and the equipment might not be around because it might have been hired rather than used for the interest of members of the public,” he said.
He commended Dr Ibrahim Liman, Controller General, FFS for the equal distribution of the modern trucks to states in the country.
Wike said “Thank you for not playing politics but doing the right thing and not relying on belonging to the same party before carrying out what’s right.”

The FFS boss assured the state government of his commitment to monitor the federal and state fire services in the state and make sure the promised monthly funds were utilised.
“ The consumables which includes: chemicals, diesel and auxiliary equipments are very expensive so we appreciate the gesture of the Governor.
Liman said the Minister of Interior has promised to deploy more fire trucks on or before the end of 2021.

He said that the deployment of the trucks was to improve firefighting and enhance service delivery in the state and country at large.
The CG on behalf of the state fire service had earlier requested for the allocation of two utility vehicles, recruitment, sponsorship of personnel on trainings and inclusion of the service in the state security council.

https://www.statepress.ng/2021/08/wike-pledges-n5m-monthly-ffs-for-fire.html?m=1

RZArecta:
Some demons will be angry with this gesture from Wike

Fuckyoumod:
5m every month? To maintain what exactly?

Thief!

That is an Mecerdes Benz (Rosanbuar)
Fire Tender. Price tag depends on the capacity and capability of the Fire Tender.
N60m - N112m

Maintenance cost

1. Servicing every 6 months -
Engine oil - 35 litres = 30k
Oil filter/ Water separator/ Fuel Filter = N20k
ATF - 6k

Total - 56k

2. Other Technical faults that can gulp up N1.7m at a go is the FR- Module, however FR-module can last for 6 - 15years without issues.

I can confidently tell you that the maintenance cost of this new brand Vehicles will not go beyond 500k within the first 1 - 2 years of proper usage.

The N5m every month is for what?
5m × 12months = N60m.
In 24 months = N120m enough to buy extra 2 or 1 more fire tender.
Lol.... Corruption will eventually kill this country.

Note - If this vehicle is not a refurbished vehicle, then with proper operation by competent people this vehicle is expected to go 2 - 4 years without any major fault.

Because a new Mecerdes Actros vehicle is not beans.

Also Note: it is an emergency Vehicle it does not ply on the road everyday only when the need arise.

I do constructive criticism, counter me with facts, don't quote mean without facts else thunder will fire you idiot in advance!

If you are docile and have no brain to think avoid my post.

Fuckyoumod:
5m every month? To maintain what exactly?

Thief!

That is an Mecerdes Benz (Rosanbuar)
Fire Tender. Price tag depends on the capacity and capability of the Fire Tender.
N60m - N112m

Maintenance cost

1. Servicing every 6 months -
Engine oil - 35 litres = 30k
Oil filter/ Water separator/ Fuel Filter = N20k
ATF - 6k

Total - 56k

2. Other Technical faults that can gulp up N1.7m at a go is the FR- Module, however FR-module can last for 6 - 15years without issues.

I can confidently tell you that the maintenance cost of this new brand Vehicles will not go beyond 500k within the first 1 - 2 years of proper usage.

The N5m every month is for what?
5m × 12months = N60m.
In 24 months = N120m enough to buy extra 2 or 1 more fire tender.
Lol.... Corruption will eventually kill this country.

Note - If this vehicle is not a refurbished vehicle, then with proper operation by competent people this vehicle is expected to go 2 - 4 years without any major fault.

Because a new Mecerdes Actros vehicle is not beans.

Also Note: it is an emergency Vehicle it does not ply on the road everyday only when the need arise.

I do constructive criticism, counter me with facts, don't quote mean without facts else thunder will fire you idiot in advance!

If you are docile and have no brain to think avoid my post.

Fuckyoumod:
5m every month? To maintain what exactly?

Thief!

That is an Mecerdes Benz (Rosanbuar)
Fire Tender. Price tag depends on the capacity and capability of the Fire Tender.
N60m - N112m

Maintenance cost

1. Servicing every 6 months -
Engine oil - 35 litres = 30k
Oil filter/ Water separator/ Fuel Filter = N20k
ATF - 6k

Total - 56k

2. Other Technical faults that can gulp up N1.7m at a go is the FR- Module, however FR-module can last for 6 - 15years without issues.

I can confidently tell you that the maintenance cost of this new brand Vehicles will not go beyond 500k within the first 1 - 2 years of proper usage.

The N5m every month is for what?
5m × 12months = N60m.
In 24 months = N120m enough to buy extra 2 or 1 more fire tender.
Lol.... Corruption will eventually kill this country.

Note - If this vehicle is not a refurbished vehicle, then with proper operation by competent people this vehicle is expected to go 2 - 4 years without any major fault.

Because a new Mecerdes Actros vehicle is not beans.

Also Note: it is an emergency Vehicle it does not ply on the road everyday only when the need arise.

I do constructive criticism, counter me with facts, don't quote mean without facts else thunder will fire you idiot in advance!

If you are docile and have no brain to think avoid my post.

danilmo:
[s]Commissioning 1 Fire truck and one tank, 1 ambulance is what is sweatening u.. ndi Mr project[/s].

rhythyson:
Nice explanation but i strongly feel that the 5m is for the entire fleet they have there and not for only the new one..just my take anyway

Hope thunder will not fire me?

Jollynuel:
We need more of your type man!, I love the clean analysis...

Fuckyoumod:
5m every month? To maintain what exactly?

Thief!

That is a Mecerdes Benz (Rosanbuar)
Fire Tender. Price tag depends on the capacity and capability of the Fire Tender.
N60m - N112m

Maintenance cost

1. Servicing every 6 months -
Engine oil - 35 litres = 30k
Oil filter/ Water separator/ Fuel Filter = N20k
ATF - 6k

Total - 56k

2. Other Technical faults that can gulp up N1.7m at a go is the FR- Module, however FR-module can last for 6 - 15years without issues.

I can confidently tell you that the maintenance cost of this new brand Vehicles will not go beyond 500k within the first 1 - 2 years of proper usage.

The N5m every month is for what?
5m × 12months = N60m.
In 24 months = N120m enough to buy extra 2 or 1 more fire tender.
Lol.... Corruption will eventually kill this country.

Note - If this vehicle is not a refurbished vehicle, then with proper operation by competent people this vehicle is expected to go 2 - 4 years without any major fault.

Because a new Mecerdes Actros vehicle is not beans.

Also Note: it is an emergency Vehicle it does not ply on the road everyday only when the need arise.

I do constructive criticism, counter me with facts, don't quote mean without facts else thunder will fire you idiot in advance!

If you are docile and have no brain to think avoid my post.

Fuckyoumod:
you are definitely a politician.
Thunder no fit fire you na, God forbid.

Entire fleet of how many? I wrote based on the info they gave us, I won't assume.

I don't know how many is in the fleet.

Evaromantik:
So Wike commissioned only One Fire Fighter Truck, one Water Tanker and an Ambulance and took all these pishurs.

Oya continue....

Fuckyoumod:
5m every month? To maintain what exactly?

Thief!

That is a Mecerdes Benz (Rosanbuar)
Fire Tender. Price tag depends on the capacity and capability of the Fire Tender.
N60m - N112m

Maintenance cost

1. Servicing every 6 months -
Engine oil - 35 litres = 30k
Oil filter/ Water separator/ Fuel Filter = N20k
ATF - 6k

Total - 56k

2. Other Technical faults that can gulp up N1.7m at a go is the FR- Module, however FR-module can last for 6 - 15years without issues.

I can confidently tell you that the maintenance cost of this new brand Vehicles will not go beyond 500k within the first 1 - 2 years of proper usage.

The N5m every month is for what?
5m × 12months = N60m.
In 24 months = N120m enough to buy extra 2 or 1 more fire tender.
Lol.... Corruption will eventually kill this country.

Note - If this vehicle is not a refurbished vehicle, then with proper operation by competent people this vehicle is expected to go 2 - 4 years without any major fault.

Because a new Mecerdes Actros vehicle is not beans.

Also Note: it is an emergency Vehicle it does not ply on the road everyday only when the need arise.

I do constructive criticism, counter me with facts, don't quote mean without facts else thunder will fire you idiot in advance!

If you are docile and have no brain to think avoid my post.

axeman10:
Based on your analysis above.. Your calculated estimate for 1 truck is 56k, the report doesn't say 5m per vehicle monthly. I don't expect they have only 1 vehicle either.

For the whole state, it is reasonable they have up to 50-100 trucks across fire service stations.. Just saying. Not justifying they are corrupt or not.

Then you don't put into consideration, the fees from the mechanics.

We know the corrupt people are not only the politicians, but the ministry staff, who will not service one single vehicle but on record will have these vehicles serviced, while they share the allocation amongst themselves and their cronies.

We need to look beyond the politians at times, before we cry foul.

Kholar211:
I'm a firefighter. Bro, just accept it when I say you know-less about fire fighting job

rhythyson:
My man i hope you still remember that Baba Fela song? Government Magic.
Make God just help us

Great weekend ahead cheers.

DaddyGoo:
You're correct on all but one thing sir, na MAN TGM dem use as the base vehicle not Mercedes Benz Actros.

Fuckyoumod:
OK bro thanks for your analysis as well,

But by saying this

"For the whole state, it is reasonable they have up to 50-100 trucks across fire service stations"

You are only assuming, assumptions are not facts, i did my analysis based on facts and the info provided by O.P, not based on (50 - 100) trucks that is not in existence.
And it was not said that the Gov. Is spending the 5m across all state fire vehicles.

As for mechanics, I might not say because services defers.
But they don't need a mechanic, all they need is a contractor that would be Servicing the vehicle every six month at 200k - 500k every six months.
5m every month is still very large. Hope I made sense?

axeman10:
Of course not debunking whatever you said. But we can't jump on a poor report from the Op who made no mention of the number of fire fighting vehicles in the state, neither can we say they have only 1 or 20 or 50.

What can helpless Nigerians do, than to wish for a government that values accountability at all levels. People will still be corrupt if they want to, that is why you have laws.. But loopholes should be blocked as much as possible.